Standard Chartered Kenya’s dividend history shows two payouts a year: an interim paid around September or December and a final paid in May. The latest was an interim of KSh 8.50 per share for 2026, with a record date of 10 September 2026 and payment on 24 September 2026, after a final of KSh 23.00 paid on 21 May 2026. Below is every payout since 2021, totals by financial year, and how to receive your dividend.
Updated 1 November 2026. Sources: CDSC corporate actions, the bank’s dividend announcements and market data (see bottom).
Standard Chartered Kenya dividend history table
| Dividend | Per share | Book closure / record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim 2026 | KSh 8.50 | 10 Sep 2026 | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Final FY2025 | KSh 23.00 | 30 Apr 2026 | 21 May 2026 |
| Interim 2025 | KSh 8.00 | 11 Sep 2025 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Final FY2024 | KSh 37.00 | 30 Apr 2025 | 28 May 2025 |
| Interim 2024 | KSh 8.00 | 18 Sep 2024 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Final FY2023 | KSh 23.00 | 19 Apr 2024 | 30 May 2024 |
| Interim 2023 | KSh 6.00 | 14 Dec 2023 | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Final FY2022 | KSh 16.00 | 21 Apr 2023 | 25 May 2023 |
| Interim 2022 | KSh 6.00 | 15 Dec 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Final FY2021 | KSh 14.00 | 27 Apr 2022 | 25 May 2022 |
| Interim 2021 | KSh 5.00 | 7 Dec 2021 | 29 Dec 2021 |
Total dividend per share by financial year
| Financial year | Interim | Final | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KSh 5.00 | KSh 14.00 | KSh 19.00 |
| 2022 | KSh 6.00 | KSh 16.00 | KSh 22.00 |
| 2023 | KSh 6.00 | KSh 23.00 | KSh 29.00 |
| 2024 | KSh 8.00 | KSh 37.00 | KSh 45.00 |
| 2025 | KSh 8.00 | KSh 23.00 | KSh 31.00 |
| 2026 | KSh 8.50 | To be announced (usually March) | – |
The 2024 payout of KSh 45 per share was the peak in this period; the 2025 total fell to KSh 31. The 2026 interim of KSh 8.50 is slightly above the KSh 8.00 interims of 2024 and 2025. Watch for the full-year results and final dividend announcement, which the bank has made in March in recent years.
What KSh 8.50 per share means for you
| Shares held | Gross dividend | Less 5% withholding tax (resident) | Net received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | KSh 850 | KSh 42.50 | KSh 807.50 |
| 500 | KSh 4,250 | KSh 212.50 | KSh 4,037.50 |
| 1,000 | KSh 8,500 | KSh 425 | KSh 8,075 |
To work out the yield at today’s price, divide the annual dividend by the share price you pay; our P/E, EPS and dividend yield explainer shows how. Remember that the 2024 total included an unusually large final, so past yields are not a forecast.
How to receive a Standard Chartered Kenya dividend
- Own the shares before book closure. You must be on the register on the record date. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date do not qualify. See our NSE dividend calendar for upcoming dates across the market.
- Keep your CDS account details current. Dividends go to the bank account or M-Pesa number on record with the registrar.
- Chase missing payments. If an old dividend never arrived, follow our unclaimed dividends guide.
- Compare with peers. See KCB’s dividend history for another bank’s payout pattern.
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does Standard Chartered Kenya pay?
For 2025 it paid KSh 31 per share in total (KSh 8 interim and KSh 23 final). For 2026 it has paid an interim of KSh 8.50; the final is usually announced in March.
When does Standard Chartered Kenya pay dividends?
Twice a year: an interim in September, October or December, and a final in May.
When was the last Standard Chartered Kenya dividend paid?
On 24 September 2026: an interim of KSh 8.50 per share to shareholders on the register on 10 September 2026.
Is tax deducted from Standard Chartered dividends?
Yes. Withholding tax is deducted before payment; for resident individual shareholders of listed companies it is 5%.
Sources: CDSC corporate actions (2024 payouts); the bank’s interim dividend announcement of 19 August 2026 as published by AfricanFinancials; S&P Global data via StockAnalysis for 2021-2025 dates. Read 1 November 2026.
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